Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Mutton

   Wash 500g mutton pieces thoroughly under running water.

2. 2.Marinate Mutton

   In a large bowl, add the washed mutton. Add 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1.5 tsp red chili powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste. Mix everything well until the mutton pieces are evenly coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

3. 3.Heat Oil & Whole Spices

   Heat 3-4 tbsp cooking oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat. Once hot, add 2 bay leaves, 1 inch cinnamon stick, 3-4 green cardamoms, 1 black cardamom, 4-5 cloves, and 8-10 black peppercorns. Sauté for about 30 seconds until the whole spices become fragrant.

4. 4.Sauté Onions

   Add 2 large chopped onions (approximately 250g) to the pressure cooker. Sauté the onions on medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until they turn golden brown.

5. 5.Add Marinated Mutton

   Add the marinated mutton to the pressure cooker. Mix it thoroughly with the sautéed onions and whole spices.

6. 6.Cook Mutton

   Cook the mutton on medium-high heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mutton releases its own water and starts to change color and brown slightly.

7. 7.Add Tomatoes & Ground Spices

   Add 1/2 cup tomato puree/paste, 2 tbsp coriander powder, 1 tsp cumin powder, and 1 tsp garam masala to the cooker.

8. 8.Cook Masala

   Mix all the spices and tomato with the mutton. Continue to cook on medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the oil separates from the masala mixture, indicating that the spices are well cooked.

9. 9.Add Water & Prepare for Pressure Cooking

   Pour in 1-1.5 cups of water and mix well to combine everything and form the curry base.

10. 10.Pressure Cook Mutton

    Close the lid of the pressure cooker. Cook on medium-high heat for 4-5 whistles. Then, reduce the heat to low and cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until the mutton is tender. Allow the pressure to release naturally before opening the lid.

11. 11.Garnish & Serve

    Once the pressure is released, open the cooker and check the tenderness of the mutton. Garnish with 2 tbsp of fresh chopped coriander. Serve the hot mutton curry with rice or bread.